Microbiology Testing Officer at RWANDA FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY :Deadline: Aug 29, 2022

Job Description

 Carry out microbiological analysis of food products medicines, public health products and medical devices
 Develop and validate microbiological test methods
 Develop guidelines, manuals and SOPs for microbiology
 Maintain microbiological reference organisms and culture media
 Receiving and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals and reagents;
 Interpreting results and estimating uncertainties of measurement
 Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports;
 Participating in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Laboratory Director.
 Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment;
 Maintain the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the applicable work instruction;
 Establish a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.
 Documentation of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and submit them for approval;
 Participate in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports
 Implementing and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.
 Give recommendation on equipment, chemicals and reagents required for testing;
 Preparation of proposal of technical specification of equipment spare parts and laboratory consumables for purchase;
 Participation in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies.
 Demonstrating the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within your respective Unit in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
 Participating in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.
 Doing the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.
 To perform any other duties as maybe assigned by immediate supervisor